Deven Bhojani dead? Actor clears confusion after social media scare
What's the story
Celebrity death hoaxes are unfortunately common on social media, and actor Deven Bhojani, famously known for portraying Gattu in the light-hearted comedy show Baa Bahoo Aur Baby (2005-2010), recently fell victim to one.
On Monday, Bhojani took to social media X/Twitter to debunk the false rumors about his death.
Addressing the issue directly, he reassured his fans that he was alive and well.
Death hoax
How did the rumor begin?
It all began when a user posted a condolence message for Bhojani on social media, causing immediate concern among the 54-year-old actor's fanbase across the nation.
Once netizens realized it was a hoax, the user faced backlash from fans who criticized them for spreading false death rumors.
On Monday, Bhojani himself responded to the hoax by writing, "Hello! Hello! Hello! I'm alive yaar (sic)."
Twitter Post
Take a look at his post here
Hello! Hello! Hello! I’m alive yaar 😄 https://t.co/wHjR4bmBjx
— DEVEN BHOJANI (@Deven_Bhojani) July 22, 2024
Enduring popularity
Bhojani's iconic 'Sarabhai vs Sarabhai' role still resonates with fans
Bhojani is best known for his role as Dushyant in the TV show Sarabhai vs Sarabhai, where he portrayed a technology enthusiast. His catchphrase "I'll explain" from the show gained widespread popularity.
Recently, memes featuring his character Dushyant trended online following a Microsoft outage.
In an interview with The Times of India, Bhojani said, "I feel so proud that even after 20 years of the show people still remember Dushyant and he has become so iconic."
Career transition
Bhojani's career shifted from television to films and web series
Apart from acting, many people might not know that Bhojani also directed Sarabhai vs Sarabhai which was headlined by Satish Shah, Ratna Pathak Shah, Sumeet Raghavan, Rupali Ganguly, and Rajesh Kumar.
In recent years, Bhojani has transitioned his focus from television to films and web series.
His notable roles include performances in Dunki, Scoop, and Agneepath.
His last appearance on television was in the show Bhakarwadi, which aired two years ago.